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Alina Habba Resigns as Federal Prosecutor Following Court Ruling on Unlawful Appointment
Dec 09, 2025 05:06 am CST
Former Trump attorney Alina Habba has resigned as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor following an appeals court ruling that declared her appointment unlawful. Despite her resignation, Habba will remain with the Justice Department as a senior adviser to Attorney General Pam Bondi while the administration continues to appeal the court's decision.
Federal Appeals Court Invalidates Trump's Appointment of Former Personal Lawyer as New Jersey Prosecutor
Dec 02, 2025 05:42 am CST
A US appeals court unanimously ruled that Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal attorney, was unlawfully appointed as US Attorney for New Jersey without Senate confirmation. This marks the second recent court decision finding Trump's prosecutor appointments violated federal law, raising concerns about the administration's approach to filling key Justice Department positions.
Federal Prosecutor Troy Edwards Resigns Following Father-in-Law James Comey's Indictment: A Constitutional Stand
Sep 26, 2025 10:13 am CST
Troy Edwards, deputy chief of the National Security Section and son-in-law of former FBI Director James Comey, resigned from the Justice Department immediately following Comey's indictment. Citing his "oath to the Constitution," Edwards left his prestigious position in the same Virginia office that charged his father-in-law, highlighting growing tensions within the department that recently also saw the dismissal of Comey's daughter from her federal prosecution role.
US Attorney, Under Pressure To Charge Trump's Political Opponents, "Fired"
Sep 20, 2025 05:19 pm CST
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he "fired" a federal prosecutor who was reportedly facing pressure over investigations into two of the Republican leader's political foes.